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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Elm Terrace Gardens

660 North Broad Street, Lansdale, PA 19446

Elm Terrace Gardens, a 72-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Lansdale, PA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #29 of 652 rated homes in PA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#29 of 652
In-state rank among rated PA homes
4.82
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
4
Inspection findings

The verdict

Elm Terrace Gardens, a 72-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Lansdale, PA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #29 of 652 rated homes in PA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#29 of 652
In-state rank among rated PA homes
4.82
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
4
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 656 PA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
395507
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
72
Residents
66
In Hospital
No
County
Montgomery
Last Inspection
Apr 22, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.82 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.22 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.65
CNA Hours
2.95
Total Nursing Hours
4.82 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.23
Nursing Turnover
37.2%
RN Turnover
11.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Elm Terrace Gardens

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Elm Terrace Gardens ranks #29 of 652 rated nursing homes in PA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Elm Terrace Gardens operates 72 certified beds in Lansdale, PA with approximately 66 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 5★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 4 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.82 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 1.22 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Elm Terrace Gardens falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 37.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (4 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 10, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 39.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 37.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 73.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 9.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 84.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 46.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 39.4% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Elm Terrace Gardens, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Elm Terrace Gardens

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The PA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View PA registry
  • Peer homes near 72 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in PA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Elm Terrace Gardens?
Elm Terrace Gardens has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Elm Terrace Gardens rank among nursing homes in PA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Elm Terrace Gardens ranks 29th among 652 rated nursing homes in PA (#29 of 652). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Elm Terrace Gardens?
Elm Terrace Gardens reports 4.82 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.22 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 37.2%.
How many beds does Elm Terrace Gardens have?
Elm Terrace Gardens has 72 certified beds with approximately 66 residents. The facility is located at 660 North Broad Street, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Does Elm Terrace Gardens have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Elm Terrace Gardens has 4 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Elm Terrace Gardens received any fines or penalties?
No, Elm Terrace Gardens has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Elm Terrace Gardens?
Elm Terrace Gardens is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Elm Terrace Gardens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Elm Terrace Gardens was on Apr 22, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Elm Terrace Gardens?
Elm Terrace Gardens is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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